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29 May 2025; Players, from left, Lory Meagher Cup finalists Cavan's Enda Shalvey and New York's Tom O'Meara, Christy Ring Cup finalist Derry's Cormac O'Doherty, and Nickey Rackard Cup finalists Mayo's David Kenny and Roscommon's Conor Mulry, during a Chri

Hurling championship finals: All you need to know

The championship comes to an end in three of the five tiers in hurling with the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup finals all taking place at Croke Park on Saturday.

Christy Ring Cup • 30 May

Wicklow were punished by the free-scoring Cormac O'Doherty of Derry

Hurling round-up: Derry and London book Croke Park date

It was the final round of games in the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup groups with the final pairings decided.

Hurling • 17 May

Christy McNaughton scored 1-09 for Derry against Donegal

Hurling round-up: Wins for Derry, Wickow and London

Two weeks ago Derry travelled to Letterkenny and had 20 points to spare over Donegal in a relegation shoot-out, but their winning margin was just four points – 1-21 to 1-17 - on home turf in this Christy Ring Ulster derby.

Hurling • 12 Apr

Jack Sheridan scored heavily for Kildare against London, but was later sent off

Hurling round-up: Finalists fixed after closing round

The finalists have been confirmed for the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups.

Hurling • 18 May 24

Christy Ring wrap: Wins for Tyrone, London & Kildare

Tyrone dug out a 2-17 to 2-14 win over Sligo after a ding-dong Christy Ring Cup contest at Markievicz Park on Saturday.

GAA • 27 Apr 24

Clare had just one point to spare over Cork in last year's Munster meeting

Hurling championship weekend: All you need to know

Things are heating up for what is just the second round of the Leinster and Munster Hurling Championship.

Hurling • 27 Apr 24

Wicklow celebrate their Nickey Rackard triumph over Donegal

Second-half surge wins Nickey Rackard Cup for Wicklow

Wicklow's stay in the Nickey Rackard Cup was a short one, as the Garden County completed their successful rebound from last year's relegation with a two-point win over Donegal in this afternoon's final.

GAA • 03 Jun 23

Adam Screeney was one of the stars of Offaly's run to the U20 All-Ireland final

Hurling finals weekend: All you need to know

There are minor and Under-20 All-Ireland and Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher finals to be decided this weekend.

Hurling • 06 Jun 23

Seoirse Bulfin's Meath still on course for a final berth

Christy Ring, Nick Rackard, Lory Meagher wrap

Meath and Sligo recorded wins Tyrone and Mayo respectively to maintain their push to make the Christy Ring final, with both sides to meet in Markievicz Park next week.

GAA • 13 May 23

Ring/Rackard/Meagher round-up: Meath edge past Derry

Meath dug out a hard-earned 1-21 to 1-19 win over Derry in their Christy Ring Cup clash in Owenbeg.

GAA • 29 Apr 23

Donegal's Gerry Gilmore - pictured above against Fermanagh last season - was among the goalscorers in his side's win over Armagh in the Nicky Rackard Cup

Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard, and Lory Meagher round-up

Mayo await their first win in the Christy Ring Cup as Tyrone left Hastings McHale Park with eight points to spare over their hosts.

GAA • 22 Apr 23

Damian Casey is the Nickey Rackard Cup Hurler of the Year

Damian Casey named Rackard Cup hurler of the year

The late Damian Casey has been named the Nickey Rackard Cup Hurler of the Year after a brilliant season for the Dungannon and Tyrone star.

Football • 21 Oct 22

Shane Dooley scored a goal for Offaly against Sligo

Hurling round-up: Offaly safely through to last four

Offaly safely negotiated a path to the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals as they continued their heavy scoring with a 2-39 to 2-17 win over Sligo at Markievicz Park.

GAA • 03 Jul 21

McDonagh, Ring, Rackard & Meagher draws confirmed

The fixtures have been confirmed for hurling's Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups.

GAA • 21 Apr 21

Nickey Rackard Cup